Hejny accounts for 5 TDS in Colorado State's 58-24 victory over Southern Utah
Hauss Hejny accounted for five touchdowns to lead Colorado State to a 58-24 victory over Southern Utah on Saturday night. Hejny finished 18 of 30 for 325 yards and threw four touchdown passes. Colorado State, which is 2-0 for the first time since 2011, led 48-21 at halftime and finished with 678 yards of offense.
Hauss Hejny led Colorado State to a dominant 58-24 victory over Southern Utah on Saturday night. The senior quarterback completed 18 of 30 passes for 325 yards and four touchdowns. He added 85 rushing yards on five carries, including a crucial 75-yard touchdown run with just 12:31 remaining in the game. Colorado State, which had not won a game since 2011, took an early lead and never looked back, leading 48-21 at halftime.
The team's offensive output was a team-high 678 yards, their highest since a 52-point performance against Boise State on November 11, 2017. Mel Brown contributed 73 rushing yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. Jackson Harper caught six passes for 102 yards with a touchdown, while Terrence Smith Jr. recorded two touchdown receptions and 90 receiving yards.
Cedric Ross added 87 receiving yards and a score. For Southern Utah, Will Burns completed 12 of 23 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions. Floyd Chalk contributed 144 receiving yards and two scores on 17 catches. Southern Utah's next game will be against St. Thomas on Saturday, while Colorado State will host 15th-ranked BYU on the same day.
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